Go beyond your own expectations. Like the Akron pianist Theron Brown debuting his new album. Or the search for Cleveland’s next big superhero creator. Or the influential Numbers Band, breaking their own rules for 50 years.
It’s not as easy as it looks.
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Pianist Theron Brown’s new album —his first — is called No Concepts, but he’s got a pretty good concept of what he’s doing. This rising star in the NE Ohio jazz scene has already played in India, Japan & Canada; started a jazz & blues festival in his home base of Akron; and played the role of Herbie Hancock in a film about Miles Davis. He brings it all on home to the BOP STOP. Fri 2/28
Kids dreaming of someday coming up with the next big superhero like the Cleveland-born Superman can get their start at Lake Erie Ink’s annual kids Comic Con, where kids grades 6-12 can spend the day learning from real writers and artists. Sat 2/29
Known for a boisterous blend of funk, jazz, rock and hip-hop, nothing short of seismic live “experiences,” and a whole lot of Southern charm, Big Sam’s Funky Nation might very well be the Big Easy’s best kept secret.Fri 2/28 SPONSORED
You don’t get to be one of the most influential bands of the past 50 years by holding your tongue. And Robert Kidney, founder of 15-60-75 The Numbers Band (with brother Jack and saxophonist Terry Hynde) never holds back. Now The Numbers Band is celebrating their 50th anniversary. Check out this extended and uncensored interview on Main Street in Kent, Ohio, where the band was formed.Sat 2/29
The versatile musicians of Russian Renaissance hail from the far corners of Russia, and came together over—of all things—Serbian punk music. With influences ranging from from Bach and Tchaikovsky to Béla Fleck and Argentine tango, and named a “New Artist of the Month” by Musical America, they make their Ohio debut this Friday in historic Finney Chapel, part of the Artist Recital Series at Oberlin College and Conservatory.Fri 2/28 SPONSORED
MON 3/2 Voices for Honesty Whistleblowers have been in the news lately but they’re nothing new. Professor Allison Stanger has written a book on people who have exposed corruption throughout U.S. history. She talks about this timely topic tonight at the Hudson Library.
WED 3/4 Spirit of the Airwaves With all music now available on demand, the magic of radio — and the random chance of hearing your favorite song — isn’t what it once was. But you can relive those radio days this evening at Rock Hall Nights.
Oftentimes voters don’t pay enough attention to the “down-ballot” candidates, but your votes for judges are probably more important to the citizenry than any other. There can be no questioning of Judge Emanuella Groves’ experience, dedication or compassion to dispense justice in a fair and even-handed manner. The only question is, will you go down-ballot and vote for a jurist that deserves your approval… READ MORE
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Giving the Devil His DueWhile it pains me deeply, I have to admit that tRump has sometimes been more right than wrong when it comes to federal sentencing guidelines. That’s not to say he’s been fair in how he doles out mercy. In fact he’s been grossly unfair… READ MORE
